USED CAR: VOLVO V70 (2000-07)
LIKE MANY RELICS OF THE 1980S,
THE DUDLEY MOORE film Crazy
People now appears horribly dated.
After all, who could mention an
advertising strapline like `Volvo,
boxy but good' nowadays?
Yes, they're still good, but Volvo
has now thrown away the boxes and
kept the toys. No car epitomised
this philosophy better than the V70
estate. Its predecessors were so ugly
and dull to drive that they were
nicknamed Swedish penalty boxes,
whereas the V70 of the year 2000
majored in studied elegance.
Buying a used example means
buying into the legendary reliability
without sacrificing style or driver
appeal. The best of all worlds? Volvo
owners would have you believe so.
What you pay
The typical ownership profile of the
Volvo V70 estate dictates that it's
not generally bought by those who
chop and change their vehicles
regularly. Despite the dynamic
improvements that Volvo made to
the car, the target demographic was
still middle class and over 45 years
old. There will still be examples
serving their original owners well
but plenty have found their way on
to the used market by now. These
start at �3,000 for the first V-plate
2.4-litre models. You'll pay from
�3,500 to get a powerful T5 of the
same year or as much as �8,000 for a
late 04-reg model.
The post-2004 facelift cars are the
best bet. A 2.0T petrol model on 06-
plates will still be �10,500. Go for
one of the diesel models and you'll
find 2.4D examples from �11,000 on
06-plates or �13,500 on 57-plates.
What to look for
The Volvo V70 has yet to report any
significant faults although, as with
any estate car, check the rear load
bay for signs of damage. The five-
cylinder engines are relatively
unstressed units with the exception
of the T5's 250bhp unit. With the
more powerful models, check the
tyres carefully as they can wear
rapidly if the car has been driven in
a `spirited manner'.
The interior trim is hardy and the
fittings well made, so the interiors
tend to bear up pretty well. With the
XC70 Cross Country models check
for correct wheel alignment and
inspect the suspension and exhaust
if you suspect it may have been
subjected to something more
arduous than a grassy car park. The
ramp and departure angles of the
car aren't great so check the
underside for scuffing or damage.
On the road
Volvos have always been safe but it
seemed a streak of flair had crept
into the model range with this V70.
It basic similarity to the S80 is
most evident in its syrupy smooth
ride quality. The dynamics are
better than you might expect too.
Body roll is evident in corners, but
the steering feels accurate and the
handling characteristics are benign
and predictable.
Once on the move, all engines are
quiet. The T5 is swift, but the turbo
diesel is probably the best for
everyday motoring. With a fair turn
of speed, and the ability to average
44mpg, coupled with impressive
refinement, the diesel offers an
extremely practical compromise.
Overall
If the Volvo V70 was a quick-drying
woodstain, it would do exactly what
it said on the tin. Roomy, durable,
well screwed together and priced
towards the premium end of the
market, this is a car for those who
treat their cars well and in return
expect trouble-free motoring.
As a used buy, this V70 makes
good sense, although you may have
to prise the registration document
from the current owner's fingers.
It's a car with no hidden surprises,
no stings in the tail, and for the
target customer, that's very good
news indeed.
Eastern Daily Press, Saturday, February 6, 2010 9Looking for your next car? find it at edp24.co.uk
Volvo added style to its
V70 estate without
sacrificing practicality,
says ANDY ENRIGHT.
Volvo thinking out of the box with V70GOOD
USED
BUY: The
Volvo V70
is roomy,
durable
and well
screwed
together.
The V70
gives
good
service,
making
this
estate
popular
with
owners
who tend
to hang
to their
models.
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